"Dong..." At the critical moment, golden bells rang in unison. Hundreds of conch maidens flew out from the illusory Dragon Palace. Some struck chime bells, some plucked zithers, and some played bamboo flutes. Amid the music of silk and bamboo, both the rising whirlwind and the dragon scales vanished without a trace. Looking again toward the steps, a vortex appeared, and more than a dozen dragon generals emerged upon the waves. The one at their head, wearing a crown, was none other than the Fourth Crown Prince, Ao Dai.
The moment Ao Dai saw Xiao Hua, he immediately bowed and called out, "This junior, Ao Dai, greets Dragon Master Xiao!"
"Hehe, so it was the Fourth Crown Prince. We met in the Diecui Relic Realm! There is no need for such courtesy!" Xiao Hua would hardly allow Ao Dai to truly bow to him. He hurriedly raised a hand and supported him through the air with a smile.
Shame appeared on Ao Dai's face as he said, "This junior is truly ashamed. Back in the Diecui Relic Realm, I actually misunderstood Dragon Master. Had it not been for Dragon Master that day, none of us from the Four Seas Dragon Clan could have emerged from the relic realm. After this junior came out, I even waited outside for half a day, hoping to apologize and thank Dragon Master in person. Later, when I heard that Senior had become our dragon clan's Dragon Master, this junior was happier than anyone else. I had always hoped Dragon Master would come to my South Sea Dragon Palace. Who could have imagined that this junior's dream would come true today? I truly must thank the heavens!"
As he spoke, Ao Dai was about to bow again!
Seeing the delight on Ao Dai's face, which